Gastroenterology Coding Corner-November 2005

Article Overview

This November 2005 gastroenterology coding article addresses a real-world office scenario involving a patient whose endoscopy could not be completed. It is relevant to coding professionals working with gastroenterology, Medicare, and procedure/diagnosis reporting because it centers on how the encounter was documented and what types of coding elements were associated with the case. The article includes discussion of procedure coding, diagnosis coding, and modifier selection in the context of an incomplete procedure.